Algaecide for Swimming Pools

Fast-Acting

Prevents and treats green pool algae fast.

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Salt Pool Compatible

Non-foaming formula is suitable for all pool types, including salt water pools.

Maintain a Clear Pool

Your pool chemistry can change quickly. Test your pool water weekly to ensure your Free Chlorine level remains between 1 – 4 ppm.  Apply a preventative algaecide weekly to fight algae and keep your pool clear.

Maintain a regular cleaning regimen. Skim water surface, brush walls, vacuum and empty skimmer baskets at least once per week. Download the Clorox® Pool app on the Apple App Store or Google Play for expert water analysis and product and dosage recommendations.

This season, spend less time maintaining and more time enjoying your swimming pool!

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Any Specific instructions?

The only mention of pool volume related to treatment is for heavy rain or frequent backwashing . Use 1.5oz per 10,000 gallons. Or closing the pool. What’s the recommendation for treating algae, for initial treatment or weekly per 10,000 gal? There is zero info on website or bottle. It’s 2020 guys.
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05/28/2020
BigMike
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Old style worked better

Used the old style religiously to prevent algae and also it would break the surface tension of the water killing bugs that liked to live on the surface of the water. Most specifically I would us it to kill wolf spiders that are dangerous to people that are in the pool. This new product does not help at all. I will have to find a new way of combating the spider issues of our area. That was the only reason I would spend money with this companies expensive pool products.
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04/24/2020
Frustrated
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Old style was much better

I have used the foaming type for years with great success. The new non foaming does not work effectively and I will not purchase again. Please give us the old style back.
Ease of Use: 1 Effectiveness: 1
10/27/2019
glengamin
Hilton Head Island. SC
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Super Product

I only had to use the Green Algae Eliminator2 once the first time I used it. It took care of my problem completely without having to call out a employee from the pool store
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
08/19/2019
meanjean
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Great Summer Product

I use this during the summer’s heavy rains to help keep algae from forming, during this time the pool needs a little help.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
08/08/2019
felipes
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A product that works

I used this just after the algae starting appearing. I corrected the algae’s growth and killed the algae growth. I now use it on a weekly basic to clear the pool.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/05/2019
Cottonlakes
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Great product

I used Green Algae Eliminator2 weekly to help prevent algae buildup during the hot days through June in addition to XtraBlue Shock. I reduced the amount of shock by 1 pound in a 28,000 gallon pool and it worked. I had no problems.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness:
07/04/2019
Beege
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Wonderful Product!!

Your Green Algae Eliminator2 is a great product!! I had been using the products from Leslie pools, and had terrible results. Now I use ALL Chlorox products and have no problems what so ever.!!! LOVE THEM!!!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/04/2019
mag68
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Algae be gone

Plain and simple folks…….this stuff works fast
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/02/2019
JRay
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Great Stuff!

Does exactly what it says, and it keeps my pool looking great!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/01/2019
Michele
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This stuff works quite well

I used this to focus and treat some troubled spots on the sidewalls of the pool with good results. Added some into the effected areas, scrubbed the crud out the the areas, and repeated once or twice as needed.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/30/2019
Quailallstar
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Fast acting!!

After a couple days of rainstorms our pool started to turn slightly green. I used this product and within 1day pool was back to normal.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/27/2019
Loop
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Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/27/2019
vkwagon
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Common sense product

Used the Algeciras as a preventive maintenance dosage. Didn’t have any visible growth but had high swimmer volume along with heavy rains to follow and was worried conditions were right for algae. Guess it worked. Had now growth and continue to dose as a maintenance.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 4
06/26/2019
robmen
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Excellent product

Works great, keeps our pool algae free and clear all summer
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/26/2019
Phillipskeith65
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Excellent product

I use this product weekly during the summer months. My neighbors are always complimenting how clear and blue my pool is compared to theirs! I definitely recommend this product.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/26/2019
Champ
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Very good product

Use as directed does a good job. Also great for prevention.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/25/2019
Mom1
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Simple and effective

I used this when I open the pool and found I had a good bit of green algae. With the right amount of shock and this product, I was soon able to vacuum the dead algae from the pool
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/25/2019
spiker
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Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/25/2019
Rose
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works good

good product, that works good and helps control alge
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 4
06/25/2019
obie
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Super effective!

We appreciate the algae eliminator, living in the south, it’s a constant struggle. Thanks for helping us to keep our pool sparkling clean!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/25/2019
SLSear
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Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/25/2019
bobbyj
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Great product.

Good product that works really well. Works quickly too.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/25/2019
Linda53
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worked well

Got this just as I had let my pool get a tad green, followed the directions for that situation and cleared out in one day. Does have a blue tint to water at first but worked very well
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/25/2019
firelord
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Works great

I used this to open my pool. It’s been raining like crazy here, and normally after a few days my pool goes green. It’s still crystal clear so it’s not letting the algae grow.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/24/2019
ras1999
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great product

so easy to maintain algae free pool wioth this product
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/23/2019
rjl52
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Great product

Product is good less time on cleaning pool. Keeps it clear and no time to clean.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/23/2019
Parker95
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Great Product

Removed the Algae as Expected…Quickly! I would defiantly buy this again!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/23/2019
Tangela
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Does it’s job well

Great product. Does what it says perfectly. Had problems with other algaecides not quite doing the trick on their recommended dosages. This does it nicely and no foam!!!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/22/2019
BenW75062
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Great Product!

Green Algae Eliminator cleared my pool overnight, no green has reappeared.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/22/2019
DanStark
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Never Green Again

Does exactly what it says. Added just a little to keep the algae away and haven’t had a problem since!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/22/2019
Christy2287
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Fantastic product

Great product and easy to use. Works great and does a great job.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/22/2019
Jeffhe
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Excellent Product

I used this product every summer to start the season and then once a week with on problems. Works great guys.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/22/2019
ricehowjr
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Easy and Effective

Used at pool opening and weekly to help eliminate and control algae. Works well and easy to use.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/21/2019
Adam
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Works great!

I used the Green Algae Eliminator2 on my pool almost as soon as I got it and it worked pretty good at getting my pool ready for summer. Will be buying more!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/21/2019
Bettyhop
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Brilliabt product!

Two weeks ago I removed winter cover from our above ground pool for the summer and noticed lots of green stuff on walls and bottom. Upon receiving this product last week and tried it in our pool. Next day, algae was dead and laying around on the bottom. Vacuumed and bingo…all clean. Could not believe it. My kids were thrilled to have our pool back. I’ll buy it whenever we need it. Great product!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/20/2019
Ron53
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Another great Clorox pool product

Here are the facts. I received this product to use for free in return for an honest review. I have also received and reviewed several other Clorox pool products over the last couple of seasons. All reviews have been totally honest and I currently purchase and use Clorox pool products. Due to the effectiveness of all products used, I have not had to use the Green Algae Eliminator2! So I cannot give any kind of review. However, I would bet a month’s salary that if I had to use this product, it would be just as effective as the rest! I highly recommend Clorox for all of your pool maintenance needs! You cannot go wrong!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/20/2019
fooddude
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Great Product

I have used this product and it does a fantastic job. If you have algea this will take care of it, then just vaccum the dead algea away, great for weekly maintance also.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/20/2019
superdave
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Great product-worked well

Used it once and it worked great! Every time I have small amounts of age, this product kills it.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/20/2019
RfBood
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Easy and effective

Had slight green tint to pool, used Green Algae Eliminator2, a good shot of shock and saw an over the night change. Happy
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
Bob89
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This works so fast

I put it in the water, and turned on the pool and after a little while , i began to see it work quickly
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
alicia
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jimri

outstanding product when I used in my 18′ X 33′ above ground pool
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
JimRI
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Works great!!

Works just like it said it would! Water looks perfect!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
Shawn1391
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Clorox Green Algae Eliminator2

I don’t usually have an algae problem but when I do usually after of week of straight rain I use Clorox Green Algae Eliminator2. I have an automatic robotic vacuum that picks up the dead algae skeletons from the bottom of the pool it also climbs up the side but can’t get the corners so I have to manually brush those areas. I’m a chemical engineer and use Clorox products because they make a high quality product.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
MarkFL
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Great product

I have not had an algae problem; however, we have been getting a great deal of rain. Last year when this happened I ended up with a nasty algae issue. I have added this product to my pool in an attempt to stave off the issue this time. Works like a charm so far! Rain will add algae to your pool so fast.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
beccarn29
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Works Great!

The Clorox Pools Green Algae Eliminator works great! We had a small amount of algae that was starting to build up around our steps. We used the Green Algae Eliminator as directed and it was gone in no time!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
KWood0223
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Great Product

We’ve had a lot of rain and cooler weather so far this summer and it’s been hard keeping everything in balance. This has helped to keep the pool from turning green. I’ve used it as a preventative and it’s been very effective.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
Paula K
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Love this product

I love all Clorox products. It helps me maintain my pool. Keeps algae out.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
pam1
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Great product

I thought my water was clean and clear until I put this product in. It acted as if I put in floc. I was able to visibly see the algae at the bottom of the pool. I wasn’t too happy with manually vacuuming the pool though.
Ease of Use: 4 Effectiveness: 4
06/19/2019
Lawanda
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Exellent

Works rapidly & maintains cleanliness, while easy to use.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
apee
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Great for when Algae issues form

The product works as stated but I really don’t use it very often. I use the 6-in-1 shock and chlorine so I don’t often have an issue with algae. I do like to have this on hand because once in a while I do have problems especially after a bad storm if we get a lot of debris in the pool.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 4
06/19/2019
rojolapp
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Works very well!

Cleared the small amount of algae and easily. Will use again!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
Michellee
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Best I have used so far

This product works better than any other that I have used, and it doesn’t foam.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
Rynoau22
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It has so far worked well at keeping Algae away

It has so far worked well at keeping Algae away from my pool
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
RMALVAREZ
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Works Perfectly!

We have used this product for years. Keeps the green out so we are swimming all the time. I deff recommend adding this to your pool routine!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
Kristallynn24
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Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
Pool girl
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Awesome product

It helps prevent algae forming in my pool all summer, even after heavy rains.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
Robert cp
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One of the Best

Love the results after adding this product. More improved and easy to use.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/19/2019
Sandman
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Ease of Use: 4 Effectiveness: 5
06/18/2019
Lkjclk
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Keeps the green away

I have used this product for two years now and it has done an amazing job at helping keep that nasty algae out of our pool. Our around 5,000 gallon above ground pool gets a lot of debris in it from large trees in our neighborhood and is succeptable to algae growth. Just when I thought we’d have to drain the pool and start over, this product saved our summer!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/17/2019
drealee1214
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Best algae treatment

Top product that kills green algae in one treatment.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/15/2019
jimbo14
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A Great Clorox Product!

Clorox has made another great product! We are amazed at how fast and effective this product is in killing and actually preventing green algae in our pool. We live in the southern part of West Tennessee where we often have heavy rains and always have hot, humid days. This can easily cause green algae to appear in our pool. We used the product when we opened the pool and could see the product working almost immediately. We are continuing to use the product as we move into the season as a preventive measure. I like that the product does not foam when I add it to the water and that it is safe enough for me to use weekly. We have to wait only around 15 minutes after using the product before it safe to enter the water. This is a great plus. I like that the Eliminator bottle is easy to hold and makes it super easy to measure out the amount of product needed to treat the pool. Also, clearly printed on the outside of the bottle are clear and easy to understand directions and safety precautions. Unlike when I have used other algae products, I noticed that the nasty scent of dead algae was reduced when I used this product. Overall, I am very satisfied with the performance of this product and highly recommend it.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/14/2019
tmas
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Fantastic product

Easy instructions will recommendation to friends and family for their own pool
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/13/2019
Cindy
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Works on the first try!

I started getting this one my first season and when I opened my pool it started working instantly and made for a easy cleaning.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/13/2019
Jackfloyd
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Great Product, I have uses it for 3 years

I have used the product before, last fall my WalMart was out of the product so I picked up some fro Lowes because my Pool had some algae in it in OctoberI used this and it cleaned up the algae for the winter. I keep the pool open year round!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/13/2019
Vern